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Jesse Williams' BET Speech Draws Pro and Anti-Petitions
Black America Web - 4 Jul 2016 06:12
Obviously some (white) folks can't handle reality a/k/a the truth. It seems Jesse Williams' speech against racism at last Sunday's BET Awards rocked the worlds of some people. So much so that a Change.Org petition was cr...
Jeddah: Suicide bomber blows himself up at US consulate
Al Jazeera English - 4 Jul 2016 05:52
Suicide attacker killed and two officers wounded in blast outside the US consulate in Jeddah, Saudi state TV says.
Ex-presidential aide in China sentenced to life in prison for corruption
The Week - 4 Jul 2016 14:50
A top aide to former Chinese President Hu Jintao was convicted of accepting bribes, abusing power, and stealing state secrets, and has been sentenced to life in prison. Ling Jihua, who once held a post considered the Chi...
Turkey airport attack: 13 suspects charged over Istanbul bombings
The Guardian - 4 Jul 2016 03:16
Suspects, who are in police custody, charged with belonging to a terror group, homicide and endangering unity of the state Thirteen suspects, including 10 Turks, have been charged over the Istanbul airport suicide bombin...
The most breathtaking natural wonders in the US
Business Insider - 4 Jul 2016 13:18
These 10 incredible sites demonstrate the natural beauty of the US. Produced by Lamar Salter Follow BI Video: On Twitter
Legal Challenge Launched To Stop Brexit
Sky News - 4 Jul 2016 05:36
Lawyers argue the outcome of the EU referendum is not "legally binding" without a parliamentary debate and vote.
Bangladesh searches for attackers in siege that killed 20
New York Post - 4 Jul 2016 06:36
Bangladeshi security officers searched Sunday for evidence that would lead them to the masterminds of the weekend's hostage siege that left 20 people, including three Americans, dead in a restaurant in the capital of Dha...
Brexit: Boris Johnson calls for Leave positives
BBC - 4 Jul 2016 05:10
Boris Johnson accuses the government of failing to explain how the vote to leave the EU can be made to work in the UK's interests.
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CNET - 4 Jul 2016 14:08Brexit live: lack of government plan for leave vote led to 'hysteria', says Boris Johnson
The Guardian - 4 Jul 2016 07:46
Johnson says plan for Brexit 'cannot wait until September' George Osborne suggests cut to corporation tax Legal challenge to halt triggering of article 50 Jeremy Corbyn to address MPs on antisemitism review Read Monday's...
Asian stocks rise on post-Brexit easing expectations
Miami Herald - 4 Jul 2016 07:40
Asian stocks rose Monday following Wall Street's gains as expectations increased that central banks might ease monetary policy following Britain's vote to leave the European Union. …
Dad: 2 gators involved in Disney attack that killed son
Fox News - 4 Jul 2016 06:15
The father of a toddler killed by an alligator at Disney last month told rescue officials two alligators were involved in the attack, according to emails from the Reedy Creek Fire Department.
Britain Votes For Brexit: What The Public Think
Sky News - 4 Jul 2016 05:52
Sky News hits the streets to ask members of the public how they voted in the referendum, why and what the UK should do now.
Reality Check: Can UK trigger Article 50 without asking Parliament?
BBC - 4 Jul 2016 15:29
Will the next prime minister be able to begin the process of leaving the EU without an act of Parliament?
Britain Plans to Cut Corporation Tax to Hold Onto Business
Time - 4 Jul 2016 15:12
Britain's Treasury chief plans to cut U.K. corporation tax to less than 15 percent
NATO chief: AWACS will aid anti-Islamic State operations
Miami Herald - 4 Jul 2016 14:54
NATO's chief says alliance leaders this week will approve the use of NATO AWACS aircraft to assist the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State extremist group. …
Malaysia says July 28 blast first by Islamic State in nation
Miami Herald - 4 Jul 2016 14:45
Malaysian police said Monday a grenade blast at a bar last week that injured eight people was the first attack in the country by the Islamic State militant group, and that 15 people have been detained. …
UKIP leader Nigel Farage stepping down after Brexit success
The Week - 4 Jul 2016 14:21
Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party who campaigned for Britain to leave the European Union, announced Monday he is stepping down. "During the referendum, I said I wanted my country back...now I want my ...
A top Google exec shares her secret for having a fabulous career
Business Insider - 4 Jul 2016 14:00
By all accounts, especially her own, Diane Greene has had a fabulous career. Today she's running Google's cloud business, but she's best known as the cofounder and first CEO of giant IT company VMware. EMC bought VMware ...
Brexit lesson for investors: After shock, buy stock
USA Today - 4 Jul 2016 13:01This Guy Built His Very Own Artisanal Computer Processor
Motherboard - 4 Jul 2016 13:00
The 'Megaprocessor' let's you take a walking tour of a modern computer processor.
Jerry West pitched Kevin Durant on the benefits of joining the Warriors
Washington Post - 4 Jul 2016 07:28
The legendary executive reportedly told Durant that he'd have a better chance of winning titles and of having his overall game become more appreciated.